Kangaroos are one of the most recognizable animals in the world, and are the only large animal that can hop. They are found in Australia, and are the largest marsupials on the planet. Kangaroos...
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Alligators are freshwater crocodilians, native to southern North America and to China. With just two species, they’re also relatively rare. In fact, the Chinese Alligator is so endangered in...
Coyotes (Canis latrans) represent one of the most common types of wildlife in the United States. They are established and have thriving populations in all 48 lower (contiguous) states, and made their...
There are over 3,000 catfish species in the world belonging to over 40 taxonomic families. Every species, though, shares a distinct feature: the “whiskers” that give them their catlike...
Anteaters are famous for their distinctive long snouts and sticky tongues. After all, it’s those very features that allow them to easily work into ant and termite nests and eat their prey. At...
Armadillos are small land mammals, native to South America. These animals are most well-known for their armor. In every armadillo, that armor is made of layers of keratin (like those in your...